Four subpoenas have been issued for members of the Church of God in Christ. In times past COGIC has encouraged those whom have been subpoenaed to claim they are too busy to attend. Those cases have been filed at the State Courts.

This action however was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (Federal Court). The way these subpoenas were issued, a failure to attend could have the U. S. Marshal show up to escort you to the site. Here is part of the subpoena, below it you can click the links to view the complete documents.

I received this essay via email and after reading it I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. It is a 9 page letter which requires the reader to think. Here is an excerpt from the essay written by Dr. Edward Lee Johnson Sr., Pastor of New Vision Cathedral Church of God in Christ. Click this link to read the complete article. Has God sent JUDGMENT to COGIC?

I would like to begin by saying how much I admired Bishop Charles Blake as a teenager, and to this very day, for the work that he has established in California. The West Angeles Cathedral is a marvel to that region and this nation as well. As an accomplished American of African ancestry—he deserves credit for building and overseeing one of the most elaborate worship facilities in the history of America. And, we are all enamored by our “so called” favorite Hollywood movie stars that Bishop Blake heralds as prominent members of West Angeles Cathedral. However, as a church that is founded upon New Testament biblicalprinciples—promoting individuals because of their social, political, or financial status is a “direct violation” of our spiritual principles . We are to esteem those who labor in the kingdom for preaching the gospel, and their work sake. But when it comes to salvation, everyone must come through the same narrow gate and forsake the “lust” of this world in order to win Christ. There are no “celebrities” in God’s kingdom. “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,” (Philippians 3 :8 ) How is it that some individuals can claim to be Christians, members of a Pentecostal Church—and at the same time promote values in politics, movies, music, and civic activities that are morally detestable?

When it comes to the kingdom of God—the message of the cross is for everyone in the human family to come to Jesus just as they are. But, you cannot come to Jesus and remain as you are. Jesus said, “take on my yoke and learn of Me.” And, we all know that the prevailing message that comes out of Hollywood andthe entertainment industry does not reflect the teaching of Christ and His apostles. So, if an individual has committed to being a Christian, and an active member of a Pentecostal institution (The Church Of God In Christ), he or she must shun the very appearance of evil in order to follow Christ. If the said person is overly concerned about their livelihood once taking a stand for the kingdom of God, lead him to this passage of scripture. “Take no thought saying, what shall we eat? Or, what shall we drink? Or wherewithal shall we be clothe? (For all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father know that you have need of these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness (what God requires out of a professing believer); and all of these things shall be given freely to you by your heavenly Father.”

(Matthew 6:31-33)

I would be the first to say that a spiritually healthy, grounded, and full-grown adult can probably decipher through most of the filth that some of these individuals portray on the big screen, and in many of their songs. But impressionable young children, most teenagers, and some adults don’t stand a chance against the overt and subliminal messages that come from these morally depraved institutions. The reason why America is currently in a moral free-fall is because too many churches have taken their focus off the “transformed” life and placed it on the almighty ($) dollar….(continued)